What is the proper name for white blood cells?

Answer 1

There are various types of white blood cells that are responsible for various functions within your body. White blood cells themselves are known as "leukocytes".

The different types are: neutrophils, basophils, esinophils, macrophages, lymphocytes.

• Neutrophils -- bacteria and fungi

• Eosinophils -- allergic reactions, and parasites
• Basophils -- allergic reactions
• Lymphocytes -- pathogens, helper cells, infantry
• Macrophages -- helps with the infantry and cleaning.
  

Answer 2

the scientific name for a white blood cell is leukocyte, derived from the greek leukos- meaning white and kytos- meaning cell.

Answer 3

The proper name for white blood cells are:

Leukocytes

I'm not sure how to pronounce this, so good luck on that. :)

Answer 4

White blood cells are called leukocytes.

Answer 5

Leukocyte

Answer 6

Leukocytes